VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Wednesday that the club has acquired centre back Aaron Maund from Real Salt Lake in exchange for Vancouver’s natural third-round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.
Maund will be added to Vancouver’s MLS roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate and Canadian work permit. He is expected to arrive in Vancouver following the team’s road match at New England Revolution this Saturday, August 12 (TV: TSN2, Radio: TSN 1410).
Aaron Maund – Whitecaps FC centre back
- Started 85 of 98 appearances across all first-team competitions
- RSL team leader in clearances, aerials won, and blocks in 2017 prior to trade
- RSL Defensive Player of the Year in 2015
“Aaron is a good character, he is strong, quick, athletic, and is an important addition for us,” said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson.